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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 12 02 CC MIN MINUTES BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING • DECEMBER 2, 2015, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - 14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, 91706 These minutes are presented in Agenda order. Various announcements or discussions may have occurred before or after the title under which they are presented. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozano at 7:10 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was provided by Father Mike Gutierrez, St. John the Baptist Church. The room held a moment of silence to recognize those lives that were lost in a fatal shooting that occurred earlier in the day. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 6694 Color Guard. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: 40 Council Member Ricardo Pacheco Council Member Monica Garcia Council Member Susan Rubio Mayor Pro Tern Cruz Baca Mayor Manuel Lozano NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVE A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Staff recommends that Council waive further reading, read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 2015-101 entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2015, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to adopt Resolution No. 2015-101 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2015, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. • ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. B. ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE BY SUPERVISOR HILDA L. SOLIS, FIRST DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND • PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION TO RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS AS FOLLOWS: • Councilmember Monica Garcia • Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco • Mayor Manuel Lozano Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor of the First District of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, administered the Oath of Office for re-elect Councilmember Monica Garcia, re-elect Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco and re-elect Mayor Manuel Lozano. Following each of the recitals, Supervisor Solis presented Council members with their Certificate of Election, a Proclamation of Recognition from Senator Ed Hernandez, a Certificate of Recognition from the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, a Certificates of Recognition from Congresswomen Grace Napolitano and Judy Chu, and a Proclamation of Recognition from Assemblymember Roger Hernandez. C. COMMENTS BY RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS • Councilmember Monica Garcia • Councilmember Ricardo Pacheco • Mayor Manuel Lozano 41111 Councilmember Garcia expressed her appreciation to all those in attendance and for the support of the community; thanked all of the elected officials and dignitaries for their attendance and honoring this event; extended her gratitude to her family and friends for their continued support through this election and her career in public service. Councilmember Pacheco voiced his appreciation to the community, which he sees as "a family," for their support in this election and in continuing to back him over the years; expressed gratitude to his family for their encouragement and support; thanked all of the elected officials and dignitaries for their attendance and honoring this event; spoke of his gratitude to fellow councilmembers for their dedication and his anticipation of a successful future. Councilmember Rubio expressed congratulations to the re-elected mayor and council members; thanked all who made the election a success and spoke of the desire to work towards a prosperous future. Mayor Pro Tem Baca extended congratulations to the re-elected mayor and council members, noting that all members of council will work to serve the citizens, to create a thriving economy and community. Mayor Lozano spoke of his long service with the City of Baldwin Park, how much he appreciates the support of the community and his dedication to its citizenship; thanked all of the elected officials and dignitaries for their attendance and • honoring this event; extended his gratitude to his father and his family for their Page 2 of 6 continued support and to the people of Baldwin Park for voting him to his 9th term of service as Mayor. • D. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Staff recommends that the City Council complete the reorganization of the City Council, and follow the procedure as suggested for the selection of Mayor Pro Tempore as follows: 1) The City Clerk opens the nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. Any Councilmember may nominate and no second to the nomination is required; 2) After receiving all nominations, the City Clerk closes the nominations; 3) The City Clerk then conducts the election of the Mayor Pro Tempore by roll call vote. If there is more than one nomination, a roll call vote is conducted in the order in which nominations are received until a Mayor Pro Tempore is elected by majority vote. Mayor Lozano made a motion to appoint Councilmember Monica Garcia to the office of Mayor Pro Tern. Mayor Pro Tem Baca made a motion to appoint, in accordance with the established rotation, Councilmember Susan Rubio. Mayor Lozano pointed out that Councilmember Garcia had been skipped over in a previous year, while Mayor Pro Tern Baca referred to the rotation practice as has been followed over the previous years. A motion was made by Pacheco, seconded by Lozano, and carried (5—0)to continue this item and bring it back at a future meeting. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Mayor Lozano stated that no reportable action was taken on items discussed during Closed Session. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Rubio, carried (5-0)to adjourn the December 2, 2015, Closed Session. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 3 of 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Baca asked that the meeting be closed in memory of long time Baldwin Park resident and City employee Mike Madrid who passed away not long ago; extended condolences to Mr. Madrid's family and friends, and to the City's Public Works staff who worked so closely with him over these many years. PROCLAMATIONS. COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Plaque to recognize Emergency Crew at the Los Angeles County Fire Department Station No. 29. Councilmember Monica Garcia presented a plaque in recognition of the Fire Department Personnel for their service and dedication to the community. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Lozano opened Public Communications at 7:22 p.m. and noted that each speaker is permitted a total of three (3) minutes to speak. A professor from the Baldwin Park Adult School announced that Ruben Ciccone successfully completed the educational requirements and received his Doctorate and received an award from the California Supervisors Association. An unidentified speaker extended congratulations to the Mayor and Council members where were re-elected; spoke about the Wayne Manor project and its relative distance from De Anza • Elementary School; stated that some parents have taken their children out of De Anza because they are concerned about this project; requested, on behalf of the parents in the neighborhood, that the permit for the Wayne Manor be rejected in order to preserve the safety of the students. Art Luna, Baldwin Park resident, opined that Council is responsible for the City being in debt; made derogatory remarks, pointing to some members specifically; expressed anger with an allegation that the City is wasting taxpayers' dollars and the City is really in debt, not a surplus. Thomas Kerry, congratulated the re-elected candidates; commented on the practice of putting rat poison out to terminate rodents; suggested that strychnine be outlawed and that more humane ways to mitigate rodents should be put into practice. Al Contreras, Valley County Water District, spoke of a water conference that Board members are attending; suggested that residents take affirmative action to prepare for El Nino, stating that it is very likely that there will be excessive rain due to this phenomenon. Juan Rios, Baldwin Park resident, commented on campaign flyers that were mailed out; commented on which council members are taking recognition for community projects; stated that he and other citizens would be paying close attention to City activities in the future. Greg Tuttle, Baldwin Park business owner, extended congratulations to the re-elected council members; expressed concern regarding a City expenditure for consulting services; commented on the salary increases for management level staff; opined that a current consultant is a former City employee and is allegedly conducting questionable business. 1111 Seeing no others wishing to speak, Public Communications closed at 7:39 p.m. Page 4 of 6 Mayor Lozano briefly responded to some of the comments made by some individuals • who spoke during Public Communications. Councilmember Garcia commented on the behavior and comments made by some individuals who spoke during Public Communications. Mayor Pro Tern Baca recognized the Baldwin Park High School Track and Cross Country Team for their recent competitive accomplishments. Councilmember Rubio reminded everyone of the upcoming Tree Lighting Ceremony and Breakfast with Santa events that are coming up within the next few days. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Staff recommends City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 2. MEETING MINUTES • Staff recommends that Council receive and file the following Meeting Minutes for the Special and Regular Council, and Finance and Housing Authority meetings held on November 18, 2015. A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to receive and file the following Meeting Minutes for the Special and Regular Council, and Finance and Housing Authority meetings held on November 18, 2015. AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 3. APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2014 (PROPOSITION 1), FOR THE WALNUT CREEK NATURE PARK RESTORATION PROJECT Staff recommends that Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-103, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park Approving the Application for Grant Funds for the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act Of 2014 (Proposition 1), for the Walnut Creek Nature Park Restoration Project." A motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Garcia, and carried (5—0) to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2015-103, entitled "A Resolution of the City • Council of the City of Baldwin Park Approving the Application for Grant Funds for Page 5 of 6 the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act Of 2014 (Proposition 1), for the Walnut Creek Nature Park Restoration Project." • AYES: Baca, Garcia, Lozano, Pacheco, Rubio NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, and all other matters having been addressed, a motion was made by Lozano, seconded by Baca, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. M- or ATTEST: Man - =— , , Alejandra A iia, City Clerk APPROVED: /2/1e/15 • S Page 6 of 6